Peoria

Peoria Man Found Guilty of Murder After Fatal Dice Game Shooting

by

PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria County jury found Ronnie Simmons guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting of Demetrious Davis during a dice game in North Valley last year. In addition to the murder charge, the jury also convicted Simmons, 23, of aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the state’s attorney’s office. The four-day trial included testimony that detailed the events leading up to the shooting. Witnesses indicated that Simmons was a participant in the dice game, and his repeated losses prompted him to leave … Read more

Peoria Grand Jury Indicts Local Man for Armed Robbery at Restaurant with Butcher Knife

by

Peoria, IL — A Peoria man faces charges after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a local restaurant, wielding a butcher knife during the incident. Authorities reported that the suspect entered the dining establishment and threatened employees with the knife before fleeing with stolen cash. The indictment outlines multiple charges against the suspect, including armed robbery and aggravated assault. These charges come following the suspect’s apprehension shortly after the incident, thanks to prompt action from law enforcement and surveillance footage provided by the restaurant. Officials noted that the … Read more

Peoria Man Indicted After Attempting to Rob Subway with Butcher Knife for Just One Sandwich

by

PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria man has found himself facing serious charges after a robbery incident involving only minimal loot—a sandwich from a local Subway restaurant. Mohammed Saeed, 28, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for armed robbery, which could result in a prison sentence ranging from six to 30 years if he is convicted. The incident occurred on January 28 at a Subway located in the 8700 block of North Knoxville Avenue. According to court records, the suspect was armed with a butcher knife during the robbery. The peculiar case has drawn … Read more

Peoria County Grand Jury Indicts Two Men: One for Reckless Firearm Discharge, Another for Arson at Local Hospital

by

PEORIA, Ill. – An Elmwood man faces severe legal repercussions following a recent indictment by a Peoria County grand jury for incidents involving firearms and a violation of a protective order. This case highlights ongoing concerns about community safety and the enforcement of legal protections in local jurisdictions. Following official court documentation, 27-year-old Christopher Coulter came into conflict with the law on multiple counts. He is accused of not only breaching an existing order of protection by making contact on November 23rd but also recklessly discharging a firearm on December 21st. The latter incident reportedly … Read more